A gait training aid for Parkinson's disease

Abstract

This utility model discloses a gait training aid for Parkinson's disease, comprising two parallel front legs with front wheels mounted on their bottoms. The tops of the two front legs are connected by a front baffle, and a seat is provided on the upper surface of the front baffle. A support frame is provided on the top side wall of each front leg, and a rear leg is provided on one side of the bottom of the support frame. A rear wheel is mounted on the bottom of the rear leg. This utility model, by setting the front of the aid to be relatively low, provides the patient with a wide field of vision, reducing visual redundancy and achieving a lightweight feel. Furthermore, the seat allows the patient to sit and rest, making it highly practical.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of rehabilitation training equipment technology, and in particular relates to a gait training aid for Parkinson's disease. Background Technology

[0002] Parkinson's disease, commonly known as "shaking palsy," is a neurological disorder that primarily affects the elderly. The most obvious symptoms are uncontrollable tremors in the hands when relaxed (called resting tremor), slowed movements (such as dragging a gait), muscle stiffness throughout the body, and a tendency to lose balance or fall. In addition to these physical problems, many people experience constipation, loss of smell, and insomnia. The body's "autoregulatory system" may also malfunction (affecting blood pressure and body temperature control), and some may experience mood swings or memory loss. These symptoms usually do not appear suddenly but gradually worsen. While there is currently no cure, medication and rehabilitation training can help improve quality of life.

[0003] Current gait training aids for Parkinson's disease have a fixed structure, making it difficult to flexibly adjust the height of the handrails, resulting in low patient comfort. In addition, when patients hold the handrails, hand tremors can easily cause their hands to slip off the aid, posing a safety hazard. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a gait training aid for Parkinson's disease, in order to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the specific technical solution of this utility model is as follows: A gait training aid for Parkinson's disease includes two parallel front legs, with front wheels mounted on the bottom of each front leg. The top ends of the two front legs are connected by a front baffle. A seat plate is provided on the upper surface of the front baffle, and a support frame is provided on the top side wall of each front leg. A rear leg is provided on one side of the bottom of the support frame, and a rear wheel is mounted on the bottom of the rear leg. The side wall of the support frame is connected to a length adjustment arm via a connecting shaft. A handrail is provided at the top of the length adjustment arm, and a grip bar is provided at one end of the handrail located on the front baffle. Side plates are provided on both sides of the upper surface of the handrail.

[0006] Preferably, the bottom of the front support leg and the rear support leg are fixedly connected by a reinforcing rod.

[0007] Preferably, the surface of the front baffle has a hollow structure.

[0008] Preferably, the length adjusting arm includes a fixed plate and a movable plate. The top of the fixed plate is provided with an inner plate, and the bottom of the movable plate is sleeved on the outer side of the top of the inner plate and slidably connected to it. The middle part of the surface of the inner plate is provided with a plurality of equally spaced adjusting holes along its length direction. The bottom side wall of the movable plate is provided with a second threaded hole corresponding to the adjusting hole. The second threaded hole and the adjusting hole are fixedly connected by a second locking bolt.

[0009] Preferably, the inner plate has grooves on both sides along its length, and the inner wall of the movable plate has sliding plates distributed corresponding to the grooves, the sliding plates being slidably connected to the grooves.

[0010] Preferably, the bottom sidewall of the fixed plate is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting shaft, and the top of the movable plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support plate.

[0011] Preferably, the end of the connecting shaft away from the fixed plate is provided with a first threaded hole, and a first locking bolt is threaded into the first threaded hole, the knob of the first locking bolt being in contact with the side wall of the support frame.

[0012] Preferably, the side plate has an L-shaped structure, and there is a gap between the horizontal segments of the two side plates.

[0013] The gait training aid for Parkinson's disease of this utility model has the following advantages:

[0014] 1. This utility model, by setting the front of the walker to a lower height, allows the patient to have a wide field of vision when using it, reducing the visual redundancy of the walker and achieving a lightweight feel. In addition, the seat board allows the patient to sit on the seat board to rest, making it highly practical.

[0015] 2. This utility model allows the length adjustment arm to rotate with the axis of the connecting shaft as the center, thereby making it easy for the user to fine-tune the tilt angle of the handrail as needed, thus improving the comfort of use.

[0016] 3. The side panels allow patients to insert their arms between them. The L-shaped side panels effectively prevent the patient's arm from slipping off the handrail, ensuring that the patient can firmly grip the handle while walking. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A structural diagram from another perspective;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the length adjustment arm in this utility model.

[0021] The markings in the diagram are as follows: 1. Front outrigger; 2. Front wheel; 3. Front baffle; 4. Seat plate; 5. Support frame; 6. Rear outrigger; 7. Rear wheel; 8. Reinforcing rod; 9. Length adjusting arm; 10. Handrail; 11. Grip bar; 12. Side plate; 13. Fixing plate; 14. Connecting shaft; 15. First threaded hole; 16. First locking bolt; 17. Inner plate; 18. Movable plate; 19. Adjustment hole; 20. Slide groove; 21. Second threaded hole; 22. Second locking bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0022] In the following description, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will recognize, the described embodiments can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the drawings and description are considered to be exemplary in nature and not restrictive.

[0023] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this utility model.

[0024] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of embodiments of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0025] In this embodiment of the invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this embodiment of the invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0026] The following disclosure provides many different implementations or examples for different structures of the embodiments of the present invention. To simplify the disclosure of the embodiments of the present invention, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or reference letters may be repeated in different examples of the embodiments of the present invention; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various implementations and / or arrangements discussed.

[0027] To better understand the purpose, structure, and function of this utility model, the following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, provides a more detailed account of a gait training aid for Parkinson's disease.

[0028] like Figure 1-3 As shown, this utility model discloses a gait training aid for Parkinson's disease, comprising two parallel front legs 1, with front wheels 2 mounted on the bottom of the front legs 1. The tops of the two front legs 1 are connected by a front baffle 3, the surface of which is hollow, and a seat 4 is provided on the upper surface of the front baffle 3. The seat 4 allows the patient to sit on it for rest. A support frame 5 is provided on the top side wall of the front legs 1, and a rear leg 6 is provided on one side of the bottom of the support frame 5. A rear wheel 7 is mounted on the bottom of the rear leg 6. The bottoms of the front legs 1 and the rear legs 6 are fixedly connected by a reinforcing rod 8, which improves the structural strength and stability.

[0029] The side wall of the support frame 5 is connected to the length adjustment arm 9 of the rotating connector via the connecting shaft 14. The length adjustment arm 9 includes a fixed plate 13 and a movable plate 18. The top of the fixed plate 13 is provided with an inner plate 17. The bottom of the movable plate 18 is sleeved on the outer side of the top of the inner plate 17 and is slidably connected to it. The middle part of the surface of the inner plate 17 is provided with a plurality of equally spaced adjustment holes 19 along its length direction. The bottom side wall of the movable plate 18 is provided with a second threaded hole 21 corresponding to the adjustment hole 19. The second threaded hole 21 and the adjustment hole 19 are connected by a second locking bolt 2. 2. Fixed Connection: The movable plate 18 is slidably connected to the inner plate 17, allowing for easy adjustment of the height of the support board 10 according to patients of different heights. This greatly improves the adaptability of the walker and enhances patient comfort. The specific operation is as follows: Loosen the second locking bolt 22 and remove it. Then, slide the movable plate 18 along the inner plate 17. After adjusting the height of the support board 10, insert the second locking bolt 22 through the second threaded hole 21 into the corresponding adjustment hole 19 and tighten it. The inner plate 17 has grooves 20 on both sides along its length. The inner wall of the movable plate 18 has sliding plates corresponding to the grooves 20. The sliding plates are slidably connected to the grooves 20, making the movement of the movable plate 18 more stable and reliable.

[0030] The length adjustment arm 9 has a support plate 10 at its top. A grip bar 11 is located at one end of the support plate 10 near the front baffle 3. Side plates 12 are located on both sides of the upper surface of the support plate 10. The side plates 12 have an L-shaped structure, and there is a gap between the horizontal sections of the two side plates 12. The side plates 12 allow the patient to insert their arm between the two side plates 12 when using the arm. The L-shaped structure of the side plates 12 effectively prevents the patient's arm from slipping off the support plate 10, allowing the patient to firmly grip the grip bar 11 while walking.

[0031] The bottom sidewall of the fixed plate 13 is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting shaft 14, and the top of the movable plate 18 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support plate 10, so that the length adjustment arm 9 can rotate with the axis of the connecting shaft 14 as the center, thereby allowing the user to easily adjust the tilt angle of the support plate 10 as needed, thus improving the comfort of use. The end of the connecting shaft 14 away from the fixed plate 13 is provided with a first threaded hole 15, and a first locking bolt 16 is internally threaded into the first threaded hole 15. The knob of the first locking bolt 16 contacts the sidewall of the support frame 5. Through the cooperation between the first locking bolt 16 and the first threaded hole 15, when the first locking bolt 16 is loosened, the connecting shaft 14 can be rotated. When the first locking bolt 16 is tightened, the knob of the first locking bolt 16 is in close contact with the sidewall of the support frame 5, thereby achieving the locking and fixing of the connecting shaft 14.

[0032] It is understood that this utility model has been described through some embodiments, and those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes or equivalent substitutions can be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Furthermore, under the teachings of this utility model, these features and embodiments can be modified to adapt to specific situations and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of this application are within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A gait training walker for Parkinson's disease, characterized by: It includes two parallel front support legs (1), with a front wheel (2) installed at the bottom of each front support leg (1). The top ends of the two front support legs (1) are connected by a front baffle (3). A seat plate (4) is provided on the upper surface of the front baffle (3). A support frame (5) is provided on the top side wall of each front support leg (1). A rear support leg (6) is provided on one side of the bottom of the support frame (5). A rear wheel (7) is installed at the bottom of the rear support leg (6). The side wall of the support frame (5) is connected to a length adjustment arm (9) via a connecting shaft (14). A handrail (10) is provided at the top of the length adjustment arm (9). A handle (11) is provided at one end of the handrail (10) on the front baffle (3). Side plates (12) are provided on both sides of the upper surface of the handrail (10).

2. The gait training walker for Parkinson's disease as claimed in claim 1 wherein: The bottom of the front support leg (1) and the rear support leg (6) are fixedly connected by a reinforcing rod (8).

3. The gait training walker for Parkinson's disease as claimed in claim 1 wherein: The surface of the front baffle (3) has a hollow structure.

4. The gait training walker for Parkinson's disease as claimed in claim 1 wherein: The length adjusting arm (9) includes a fixed plate (13) and a movable plate (18). The top of the fixed plate (13) is provided with an inner plate (17). The bottom of the movable plate (18) is sleeved on the outer side of the top of the inner plate (17) and slidably connected with it. The middle part of the surface of the inner plate (17) is provided with a plurality of equally spaced adjusting holes (19) along its length direction. The bottom side wall of the movable plate (18) is provided with a second threaded hole (21) corresponding to the adjusting hole (19). The second threaded hole (21) and the adjusting hole (19) are fixedly connected by a second locking bolt (22).

5. The Parkinson's disease gait training walker as claimed in claim 4, wherein: The inner plate (17) has grooves (20) on both sides along its length direction, and the inner wall of the movable plate (18) is provided with sliding plates corresponding to the grooves (20), and the sliding plates are slidably connected to the grooves (20).

6. The Parkinson's disease gait training walker as claimed in claim 4, wherein: The bottom sidewall of the fixed plate (13) is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting shaft (14), and the top of the movable plate (18) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support plate (10).

7. The Parkinson's disease gait training walker as claimed in claim 4, wherein: The connecting shaft (14) is provided with a first threaded hole (15) at the end away from the fixed plate (13). A first locking bolt (16) is internally threaded into the first threaded hole (15). The knob of the first locking bolt (16) is in contact with the side wall of the support frame (5).

8. The Parkinson's disease gait training walker as claimed in claim 1 wherein: The side plate (12) has an L-shaped structure, and there is a gap between the horizontal sections of the two side plates (12).

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